Composition for removing scales from steam boilers



Patented Aug. 9, 1927.

UNITED STATES PATENT OFFICE.

WILLIAM FRANKLIN STAFFORD, OF HORNERSVILLE, MISSOURI.

COMPOSITION FOR REMOVING SCALES FROM STEAM BOILERS.

No Drawing.

This invention relates to a composition for removing scales from steamboilers and it is an ob ect of the 1nvent10n to provide a composition ofthis kind which is adapted 5 to be mixed with the water within theboiler and which functions while the boiler is in operation.

My improved composition consists of an admixture lime 1 qt, bluestone(well pulverized) 1b., cornstarch 1b., graphite A composition mixed inaccordance with the foregoing formula is adapted to be used inconnection with a sixteen ton locomotive boiler. For a sixty tonlocomotive boiler the foregoing ingredients are used in twice thequantities stated.

It has been found in practice that generally two applications of thecomposition re- Application filed July 20, 1926. Serial No. 123,804.

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I claim A composition for removing scales Within a steam boilerconsisting of lime, 1 qt, pulverized bluestone, 1b., cornstarch, 1b.,and graphite, lb.

In testimony whereof I hereunto affix my signature.

WILLIAM F. STAFFORD.

